Watermael-Boitsfort

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/watermael-boitsfort

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1. Where is Watermael-Boitsfort?South-eastern sector of the Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium
2. How many people live in Watermael-Boitsfort?25,187 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2022)
3. What language do people speak in Watermael-Boitsfort?Legally bilingual (French and Dutch)
4. What is the dominant natural feature?Sonian Forest covers 58% of the municipality's area
5. What is the average annual income per inhabitant?€25,063 (in 2020), the highest in the Brussels-Capital Region
6. What makes the forest in Watermael-Boitsfort so special?Watermael-Boitsfort has a huge forest called the Sonian Forest, covering 58% of its 12.97 square kilometers. It gives the town a peaceful, natural feel.

Brussels-Capital Region: The administrative and political entity encompassing the city of Brussels and its surrounding municipalities.
Municipality: A primary administrative division within Belgium, possessing local governance powers.
Population Density: A measure of population per unit area, indicating how crowded or sparse a region is.
Bilingualism: The official use and recognition of two languages within a specific territory or administration.